IST is firmly established as one of the premier international schools in China and as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized to teach all three IB programs (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma) we provide a comprehensive, coherent, written curriculum based upon the highest academic standards and maintain a commitment to the promotion of international-mindedness on the part of the adults and the students in our school community. In holding to the highest of aspirations for our school and community, we use the mission of the IB and the philosophy of IST to inform our actions and shape our expectations, thereby ensuring that we are consistently successful in providing the best possible educational experience for our students.

The IST community is deeply committed to ensuring that our children are prepared for the challenges and wonders of life, and our reputation is founded on the motivation of our students, the talents and skills of our teaching faculty and support staff, and wonderful participation by our parent community. Our school is fortunate to have a strong Parent Faculty Organization where volunteerism is a hallmark of our community spirit. At IST we do not aim to achieve; we achieve, and we do so by working, learning and acting together as a community.

Our school is growing and expanding rapidly, but we remain keenly aware of our history and shared responsibility to help maintain and nurture the warm and caring family atmosphere that has always characterized our school. Our philosophy remains firmly student centered, and parents are always welcome to call in to discuss their children’s progress and any other aspect of school life.